Defense - Why it is Critical to Your Game and Wins Games
1. Defense improves your physical stamina
Playing defense in basketball requires a lot of quick movements, sprints, and agility. It is a great way to improve your physical fitness, making you a better player overall. The constant change of direction, jumping, and moving around the court will help increase your stamina. It will also help improve your coordination and balance, making you more agile on offense too.
2. Defense creates opportunities for your team
Defense is not just about stopping your opponent from scoring. It can also create opportunities for your team to score. For example, if you steal the ball or make a defensive rebound, your team can quickly transition into an offensive play. Even if you don't score, you are still providing your team with opportunities to score.
3. It strengthens teamwork skills
Playing defense requires a high level of communication with your teammates. You need to work together to cover your opponent's moves and protect your territory. This communication and cooperation build important teamwork skills that are essential for success in basketball and other team sports.
4. Defense is crucial in winning championships
As mentioned earlier, defense wins championships. The best teams in basketball history have been those whose defense was top-notch. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James, among others, are known for their defensive skills as much as their offensive prowess. Developing a strong defense is critical to achieving success in basketball.
At Fight Club Hoops Research Lab we reviewed Peter Danyliv who has put together a series of short video to show step by step how to improve your passing game.
First Step - After watching the video, take your Fight Club Hoops Journal and write down each drill and steps in the "Notes" section at the back of the journal. This will help you understand the mechanics and process to develop the skills.
Second Step - Sign into the “Free” Fight Club Member Portal to access the breakdown of the drills to repeat daily!
